Primex Earns Two Operation Clean Sweep Difference Maker Awards, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible Manufacturing

October 21, 2026

Recognition highlights Primex’s companywide efforts to prevent plastic loss and advance environmental stewardship throughout the plastics industry.

RICHMOND, INDIANA — Primex is proud to announce that it has received two Difference Maker Awards from Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), recognizing both an individual team member and the company’s collective commitment to preventing plastic pellet, flake, and dust loss into the environment.

One award recognized Primex team member Shawn Moye for his leadership, engagement, and dedication to advancing the goals of Operation Clean Sweep. The second recognized Primex as an organization, reflecting the collective efforts of employees across the company to strengthen environmental practices and promote responsible plastics manufacturing.

For Primex, a plastics manufacturer with more than six decades of continuous operation, this recognition represents more than an award. It reflects a companywide commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.

Building a Culture of Environmental Responsibility

Primex President Mike Cramer and the executive leadership team have helped establish a strong foundation for environmental stewardship, empowering employees to take ownership of improvement initiatives and turn shared goals into meaningful action.

Through the implementation of Operation Clean Sweep, Primex has worked to integrate plastic loss prevention into its everyday operations. Employee participation, awareness, and collaboration have helped drive improvements and reinforce the importance of keeping plastic materials out of the environment.

The company’s corporate Difference Maker Award recognizes these collective efforts, highlighting the dedication, ingenuity, accountability, and teamwork demonstrated across the organization.

“Continuous improvement is a journey, not a destination,” reflects the philosophy behind Primex’s approach to environmental responsibility. The recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to keep learning, identifying opportunities for improvement, and raising the bar for responsible manufacturing.

Advancing Operation Clean Sweep Beyond Primex

In addition to recognizing Primex’s companywide efforts, the individual Difference Maker Award celebrates Shawn Moye’s contributions to advancing Operation Clean Sweep beyond the organization.

Through his engagement and outreach, Moye has helped educate and influence other plastics manufacturers, local businesses, and community organizations about the importance of preventing plastic loss and adopting effective environmental practices.

His efforts reflect an important part of the Operation Clean Sweep mission: encouraging businesses throughout the plastics value chain to take responsibility for the materials they handle and work toward the shared goal of zero plastic loss.

A Practical Framework for the Plastics Industry

Operation Clean Sweep provides businesses that manufacture, handle, or transport plastic materials with resources and guidance to develop effective plastic loss prevention programs. Its framework includes tools for risk assessments, inspections, spill reporting, policies, employee awareness, and ongoing improvement.

For plastics processors and handlers, these resources offer a practical starting point for establishing procedures that help prevent plastic pellets, flakes, and dust from entering the environment.

Primex has also shared its experience implementing Operation Clean Sweep with other interested businesses at the request of OCS staff, helping extend awareness and encourage broader adoption of effective practices throughout the industry.

The organization’s annual conference provides another opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, learn from real-world experiences, explore innovative solutions, and identify new ways to strengthen their programs. Discussions among manufacturers, industry partners, and solution providers help turn shared challenges into opportunities for progress.

As highlighted by Primex representatives participating in conference discussions and panels, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are valuable tools for helping businesses learn from one another and continuously improve their environmental practices.

A Shared Commitment to Continuous Improvement

While Primex celebrates this recognition, the company recognizes that preventing plastic loss requires ongoing attention, participation, and accountability. The Difference Maker Awards serve as both a milestone and a reminder of the work that remains.

Primex encourages other plastics processors and handlers to explore Operation Clean Sweep and consider how its resources can support their own environmental goals.

By working together, sharing knowledge, and committing to responsible handling practices, the plastics industry can make meaningful progress toward preventing plastic loss and protecting the environment.

Learn more about Operation Clean Sweep: https://www.opcleansweep.org/